Junior Systems Engineer - DHS Security Lifecycle

Watermark Risk Management; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support DHS Science and Technology Directorate efforts in counter-WMD detection and related programs. You will assist with systems engineering tasks, test management, and program support to help administer and manage projects and provide actionable technical analyses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal staff, documentation development, and compliance with acquisition policies.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years in systems engineering or related work.
• BS degree, or 4 years of work experience; or MA/MS degree or equivalent (2 years of work experience) in chemical, biological or systems engineering or related discipline
• Chem-Bio or Rad -Nuclear experience strongly preferred
• DOD Secret Clearance preferred / Ability to obtain DHS Suitability

Responsibilities

• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Plans (IMS) and resource-loaded integrated master schedules for acquisition programs as well as Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs)
• Develop interface management plans for the acquisition of systems.
• Derive and decompose system functional requirements to field an acquisition system (e.g., Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) develop and analysis)
• Coordinate with Government personnel to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop disposition plans for disposal of systems when end-of-life is reached
• Analyze proposed systems to determine capability of proposed systems to meet end-user requirements
• Prepare and submit acquisition artifacts for oversight reviews and develop briefings for oversight officials

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related field

MA/MS degree or equivalent

Job description

Watermark Risk Management is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support DHS Science and Technology Directorate efforts in counter-WMD detection and related programs. You will assist with systems engineering tasks, test management, and program support to help administer and manage projects and provide actionable technical analyses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal staff, documentation development, and compliance with acquisition policies.